MetroList® Announces New Executive Team Rick Trevino named CEO and Dave Howe named President

“Trevino and Howe will succeed Bill Miller who will be retiring after 26 years of service, including the past five years as CEO.

Rick and Dave have a combined experience and knowledge in the MLS industry of more than 60 years. “They are the ideal executive team to lead MetroList in today’s ever changing real estate market,” said Wayne Rose, Chairman of the MetroList Board of Directors. “Rick and Dave have been integral to the growth and expansion of MetroList, in addition to their active participation and leadership in local, state and national real estate trade organizations.”

Huge congrats to Rick and Dave. It’s hard to imagine MetroList without Bill, but a well-deserved retirement. Dan and I started working with MetroList Services waaaaay back. Tom Beede, Bill Miller and Dave Howe were one the first supporters of our Lightning product and have been great partners and friends over ever since.

Keller Williams names ex-eXp president Stacey Onnen to executive team

“Stacey Onnen, who recently served as president of eXp Realty and, before that, operations manager of Realty ONE Group, has been brought into the Keller Williams fold as a member of the executive leadership team.

This comes on the heels of an announcement yesterday by Greg Robertson of Vendor Alley that notes there is a rumor that there is a “big leadership shift coming to eXp.”

While I appreciate the shout-out. This is not the news I was teasing about…

Member Services Specialist – North San Diego County of REALTORS

“Under the direction of the Vice President of Membership, the Membership Services Specialist provides exceptional customer service to REALTOR® members.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

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Multiple Listing Service Adm and Education Director – New Smyrna Beach Board of REALTORS

“Multiple Listing System Administrator / Education Director. Responsible for approximately 900 member MLS, proficiency in technology with social media platforms, canva, facebook. Plan and coordinate education for members. Ability to work in a fast paced customer support for our members with frequent industry changes and team staff environment. Group presentations with strong verbal and written communication skills working with committees.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

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I would file this under: “It’s not show friends, it’s show business.”

On January 19, 2022, Fannie Mae announced a desktop appraisal option that goes live in Desktop Underwriter in March, making it possible to do an appraisal without a physical inspection.

So, what motivated this change in the rules? Why is it important? 

What does a desktop appraisal option mean for appraisers? And how will it impact the real estate industry in general?

NIck Conteduca is the Senior Vice President of Tech Innovation and Subject Matter Expert at Opteon, a global real estate appraisal firm working toward the bold vision of same-day turn times. 

On this episode of Industry Relations, Nick joins Rob and Greg to discuss Fannie Mae’s announcement, explaining what a desktop appraisal entails and the rules around who (or what) provides the information.

Nick weighs in on why there are only 75,000 appraisers in the US, describing how challenging it is to become a licensed appraiser and why the appraisal industry has a love-hate relationship with the new rules.

Listen in to understand why it’s unlikely that lenders will start using AVMs over appraisers and learn how the appraisal industry is evolving—and what technology can do to support appraisers, not replace them.

What‘s Discussed: 

What motivated Fannie Mae’s new desktop appraisal option and why it’s a big deal

What a desktop appraisal entails and the rules re: who provides the information

How information for a desktop appraisal can be verified through virtual inspection technology

Why there are only 75,000 appraisers in the US and how they’re compensated

The appraisal industry’s love-hate relationship with the new desktop appraisal option

Why it’s unlikely that lenders will start using AVMs instead of appraisers

Why real estate data in public records and on the MLS is so inaccurate (and how appraisers correct the data in Fannie Mae’s Uniform Appraisal Dataset)

How challenging it is to become a certified appraiser as opposed to a licensed REALTOR 

The relationships among appraisers, REALTORS and home inspectors

How the appraisal industry is evolving and how tech improvements might affect it

Connect with Nick:

Opteon

Nick on LinkedIn

Connect with Rob & Greg:

Rob’s Website

Greg’s Website

Resources: 

Fannie Mae’s Desktop Appraisal Option Announcement

Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter

Fannie Mae’s Desktop Appraisal FAQ’s

CubiCasa Floor Plan Software

Fannie Mae’s Uniform Appraisal Dataset

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MLS Executive Officier – Baldwin REALTORS

“The MLS Executive Officer is responsible for the full operation, supervision, evaluation, training, delivery, and maintenance of all Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and supporting products. Along with the complete responsibility for the MLS and its services, the position requires the ability to be a visionary for strategic planning and the future direction of MLS, service to members and educating leaders on membership of changes to the industry. The MLS Executive will understand and ensure enforcement of MLS Rules and Policies for data accuracy and usefulness for members. Data integrity is paramount. The MLS Executive Officer will answer to the MLS Board of Directors.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

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Digital Content Specialist – dynaConnections

“dynaConnections, an innovative, Austin-based MLS software provider, is looking for an experienced Digital Content Specialist to join our collaborative team. The Digital Content Specialist will be responsible developing, designing, creating, & implementing Help Center & marketing content for our robust MLS solution, connectMLS.”

Training Program Coordinator- dynaConnections

“dynaConnections, an innovative, Austin-based MLS software provider, is looking for an experienced Training Coordinator to join our collaborative team. The Training Program Coordinator will be responsible for thoroughly understanding and enthusiastically promoting our robust MLS system, connectMLS. Responsibilities will include developing unique training courses, programs, and procedures, speaking with customer staff to determine training needs, and implementing programming to assist end-users in learning and loving our products and services. Training programs are currently being held virtually, but will likely include in-person opportunities as well with corresponding travel in the (hopefully!) near future.”

The find out about these jobs, or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

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